Human Resources Managers Salary
In Colorado, human resources managers earn $166,400 at the median, or about $80 an hour. The range runs from $104K at the entry level to $276K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $166K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level human resources managers (10th percentile) start around $104K. Mid-career wages sit at $166K. Top earners bring in $276K or more, a $173K spread from bottom to top.
Human Resources Managers salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $171K | +3% | 2,540 |
| Boulder | $169K | +2% | 260 |
| Greeley | $161K | -3% | 100 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $157K | -6% | 170 |
| Colorado Springs | $151K | -9% | 250 |
| Grand Junction | $139K | -17% | 40 |
| Pueblo | $139K | -17% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a human resources manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
Yes — at the median salary of $166K, rent takes 20.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for human resources managers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new human resources managers typically earn — is $104K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,215/month.
Is human resources manager a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 11% above the national median — $166K here vs. $149K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for human resources managers?
Colorado pays $166K median vs. the U.S. average of $149K — that’s +11%.
How much do human resources managers make in Colorado?
The median is $166,400 a year, that works out to about $80 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $103,580, and experienced human resources managers can clear $276,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $166K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,764/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 20.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a human resources managers salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median human resources managers salary is worth about $166,400 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do human resources managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.